Gary Neville Remembers Terry Venables’ Incredible Response to Euro 96 Dentist Chair Incident, Capturing the Essence of an English Icon

The footballing world is mourning the loss of an icon, as former England manager Terry Venables passed away at the age of 80 after a long illness. Among those paying tribute is Gary Neville, who played under Venables for the England national team. Neville has shared a memorable story of Venables’ reaction to the infamous ‘dentist’s chair’ incident from Euro 96, which perfectly encapsulates the kind of manager and man Venables was. As the football community remembers his legacy, it’s clear that Venables had a profound impact on those he worked with and will be dearly missed.

Terry Venables, the legendary England manager, sadly passed away at the age of 80 after a long illness. Former England right-back Gary Neville, who played under Venables during the Euro 96 tournament, shared a memorable story about the manager’s reaction to the ‘dentist’s chair’ incident. Despite the compromising photos of England players having alcohol poured into their mouths, Venables stood up for his team, showing his loyalty to his players. Neville also praised Venables for his tactical ability, calling him Britain’s most gifted coach. Venables’ family confirmed his passing in a statement, expressing their devastation and requesting privacy during this sad time.